Friday, 28th June, 2013
Sevilla midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia does not want to discuss his club future until his time at the ongoing FIFA Under-20 World Cup comes to an end, even if Manchester United have targeted him, according to Le 10 Sport.
The 20-year-old was already being monitored by Real Madrid, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Inter Milan, with Old Trafford talent spotters now understood to be marking him down as well.
The defensive midfielder has been a revelation for Sevilla this season, thanks to his 31 league games, despite the club failing to make the European grade, and has also impressed in the Under-20 World Cup for France.
He did not play in last night’s defeat to Spain, but has managed a goal and an assist in wins against Ghana and the United States.
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He could become Sevilla’s fourth sale to a Premier League club, with Jesus Navas, Luis Alberto and Antonio Luna all moving to England, but he refused to reveal any details at a press conference yesterday.
"I’ve said many times that this is not the time to talk about [transfers] with the World Cup in full swing", he said.
"Now I am focused on my current team, which is Sevilla. When the tournament ends we’ll see [about the future]."
It is understood that Manchester United have already conducted a meeting with the player’s representatives, with Kondogbia being tipped at €18m by Sevilla president Jose Maria del Nido.
Sevilla have also recently revealed they are sitting on several bids for star striker Alvaro Negredo, who is chased by Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan.
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